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DJI denies rumors of Phantom 5 cancellation http://bit.ly/2DE9gV6
DJI launched its brand with the Phantom 1, known at the time as Phantom, in January 2013. The iconic design has spawned numerous imitators but DJI has been able to iterate and outdo its competitors time and again, with more than just the Phantom line. Currently, it has a market share of roughly 74%, according to a 2018 Drone Market Sector Report by Skylogic Research. With the exception of the Phantom 4 RTK, aimed strictly at professionals, all DJI Phantom 4 models have been out of stock for months. While the release of the Phantom 5 is the next logical step, rumors are swirling that the Chinese drone manufacturer is headed in another direction and discontinuing its Phantom line for good.
DroneDJ first reported these rumors by catching a statement made on a recent podcast by DJI’s own Director of Public Safety Integration, Romeo Durscher. 'Yes, the Phantom line with the exception of the Phantom 4 Pro RTK has come to an end,' Durscher told the Drone Owners Network. DroneDJ also cited rumors from sources close to DJI claiming that the Product Manager for the Phantom 5 was reassigned to another project. DJI denies the rumors. 'Romeo misspoke,' DJI communications director Adam Lisberg tells The Verge. To explain the lack of availability for recent Phantom 4 Pro versions, DJI released the following official statement: 'Due to a shortage of parts from a supplier, DJI is unable to manufacture more Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 drones until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause and recommend our customers explore DJI’s Mavic series drones as an alternative solution to serve their needs.' This has been their explanation for the past five months and is a bit suspicious, as The Verge points out. While Lisberg told DroneDJ last fall 'as for the Phantom 5 rumors, we’ve never said we considered making a Phantom 5 in the first place, so there’s nothing to cancel,' these photos tell a different story. Lisberg also went on record with DroneDJ stating that the photos represented a one-off design for a customer. The Verge points out that a prototype of that magnitude would only be plausible for someone extremely wealthy. Rumors surrounding the Phantom 5 series include the possibility of one model containing a zoom lens, and starting around $1,700, while the other model would come equipped with a series of interchangeable lenses containing fixed widths of 15mm, 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm. To date, the Mavic 2 Pro is the only model that takes advantage of DJI's majority stake in Hasselblad camera company. The Mavic series, though not the first to be released, is the overall best-selling line for the drone manufacturer. This fact leads many insiders and enthusiasts to believe that the foldable, more compact model will be the future of drone operations for consumers and professionals. The Mavic was developed and introduced shortly after GoPro announced its doomed Karma drone. Without a competitor in the arena, it's possible that DJI won't be compelled to offer up a Phantom 5. Especially when its much bulkier, and pricier series of Inspire drones, used primarily by filmmakers, top-tier professionals, and wealthy hobbyists, offers up the option of interchangeable lenses. Photography News via Dpreview http://bit.ly/i0r8o5 April 28, 2019 at 09:24AM
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The post My thoughts on the Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G Lens and the 105mm Macro appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer.
I must tell you first of all that before I had the Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G lens, I have always used the bigger and heavier big brother – the Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G Macro. While this article will be about what I think of the 60mm, I feel I must also compare it with the 105mm as I have used both.
Lens specsLet’s start with the basic similarities: both are prime lenses with an f/2.8 maximum aperture and f/32 minimum aperture, have the same number of diaphragm blades and both rounded blades. Both are autofocus, and being G lenses, have an internal ultrasonic motor type. In terms of differences, the 105mm has vibration reduction while the 60mm hasn’t. The 105mm weighs in at 720g, much heavier due to the size and optics with 14 elements compared to the 60mm at 425g with 12 elements. Interestingly, both have the same filter thread size at 62mm which I found handy when changing filters.
The main difference, however, for me (and the most crucial one of all) is the focusing distance, which is roughly 6 inches for the 60mm and double that for the 105mm at 12 inches. Why does this difference matter to me? With the 60mm, I need to be really close to the subject to fill the frame. It can get quite tricky when being so close and sometimes I revert to manually focusing the lens. When photographing rings, to get a really great shot, you have to be extremely close for the ring to take up a lot of the frame. As I usually prop both the ring and lens on a steady surface, I can take my time to focus and get really close. However, because it’s a wider lens than the 105, sometimes I just can’t fill the frame enough with very tiny objects. I then resort to cropping in post-production for these instances. The 105mm lens with it’s narrower field of view means I don’t have to get as close to the subject and still can get close enough to fill the frame with it. I find there is less need for cropping in post-production too. Because I am usually photographing still life objects such as rings, movement isn’t an issue. However, this becomes one if you were photographing, say insects, where you can’t be close enough otherwise you disturb them and lose the insects as well as your shot. When I use these lenses
Generally, and as a rule, when I’m doing smaller and shorter shoots like an engagement session, I bring three lenses – wide, medium and long. Because my shoots are mostly on location and often we walk around quite a lot, I try to pack as lightly as possible. For these types of shoots, I use my three prime lenses: a 35mm f/1.4 G, an 85mm f/1.8G, and a 105mm f/2.8 macro. The 105mm here acts as my longer lens and my macro without the bulk of the 70-200mm zoom and another micro lens being the 60mm. When I do a wedding that only requires a few hours coverage, I also don’t bring my entire arsenal. Instead, I carefully choose my lenses to make sure I have everything covered for those hours. For short weddings, I pack my 24-70mm f/2.8 G, 70-200mm f/2.8G, 85mm f/1.8G, and 60mm f/2.8G. I don’t need the bulk of the 105mm when I cover that focal length with my zoom but I still need a macro, and the 60mm is perfect. How I use these lenses
I find the Nikkor 60mm Micro Lens is such a versatile focal length and being a micro lens means I do not have to carry my 50mm f/1.4G along with my other lenses anymore. It fulfills both macro capability – mainly for the ring shot and close-up details like food, table setting, and flowers – and a versatile focal length that allows for natural portraits without distortion and those not-so-close-up details. When using the 60mm for portraits, I am usually shooting with apertures between f/2.8 – f/5.6. When using it as a micro/macro, I am shooting at apertures between f/7.1 – f/11. The 105mm, as well as being a macro lens, is also perfect for portraits and gives you that creamy bokeh with gorgeous background compression. When using the 105mm for portraits (which I love doing), I am usually shooting with apertures between f/2.8 – f/4. When using it as a micro/macro, I am shooting at apertures between f/7.1 – f/8. I find that this lens really sings at f/7.1. I have set my camera to 1/3 stops hence the f/7.1. Performance
Both lenses have top specs and perform brilliantly. Generally speaking, I find that when shooting with both lenses, more ambient or available light is required. Both lenses tend to produce more vignetting than other lenses. However, there is one main difference to the performance of both lenses. Provided there is enough light for the subject matter, the 60mm is faster and quicker to grab focus whereas the 105mm is slower and often hunts for focus. The 60mm works better for moving objects without flash than the 105mm in the same scenario. While the use of artificial light such as electronic flashes does away with this issue, I am mainly speaking about natural or ambient light. Recommendation
In summary, I highly recommend both lenses both in quality and overall performance. I think there is a lens for each purpose. You just need to analyze which lens you require to achieve your aim. I don’t think there is a one lens for all. My preference is for prime lenses because of their cleanness and sharpness of images, and for me, they perform better. However, they cannot compare with the zoom lenses when it comes to fast-moving and hectic shoots like weddings where I physically cannot be zooming in and out with my feet all day. If you are looking for a prime that gives you the flexibility to shoot portraits and macro, then the 105mm is your lens. However, if you are after more of a travel, photojournalistic, natural view type of images and need a micro, then the 60mm would be my suggestion. On family holidays, I used to carry my 50mm f/1.4 G. You can read here an article I have written on 5 creative uses of the 50mm. But that was during my pre-60mm days. Since then, my 60mm has replaced my 50mm for these occasions. If I am only allowed one lens for family holidays and travel, I go for the 60mm. I may have lost the wider aperture of the 50mm f/1.4 G, but as holidays are usually during the summer when light is abundant, the difference it makes is not an issue.
I hope you found this helpful. Do let me know your thoughts in the comments section below. The post My thoughts on the Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G Lens and the 105mm Macro appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. Photography via Digital Photography School http://bit.ly/29wB9CX April 28, 2019 at 09:10AM
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3 New Yashica Cameras and 2 35mm Photographic Negative Films Hit Kickstarter http://bit.ly/2XKonnI Yashica seems to be the darling of Kickstarter these days. And though their past projects haven’t received the most positive critical reviews, the company is plunging ahead with plans to bring ever more retro-inspired products to the market. 
Image via Yashica Kickstarter. Meet the new Yashica Absolute in three body styles and two new 35mm negative films called the Golden 80s and the 400. The three body styles are called Novella, Prestige, and Premiere. The novella is based on the classic MF-2, the Prestige is based upon the YASHICA-44 TLR, and the Premiere will be the MF-1, what Yashica calls “A simple snapshot art camera.” Yashica is holding the Kickstarter because, “In order to realise our [Premiere] of YASHICA Absolute and bring out the best version of YASHICA’s cameras, your support and contribution are crucial and will be highly valued, as well as your constructive comments and feedback for constant improvement.” This Kickstarter follows on the back of the company’s other successful project, the digiFilm, but, like we said above, that wasn’t very well received. Maybe Yashica can turn it around this time? Of course, Internet reception is less than positive so far. Most people seem to be taking a burnt once but never again approach to Yashica’s new announcements. The whole reason behind the project is that Yashica thinks that digital cameras have taken some of the magic out of photography and they hope to bring that back. They describe the 400 as the perfect film for a portrait photo with bright colors and crisp output. The Golden 80s, which the company is marketing as a limited edition film, is ideal for street photography and what Yashica calls “moody” shots. If you get in early there are all sorts of bonuses on offer but whether they are worth it or not is largely up to you. Did you pick up a digiFilm camera? What do you think of Yashica’s current project? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. Photography News via Light Stalking http://bit.ly/2kwTW5i April 27, 2019 at 10:09PM
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Death by Selfie Becoming So Common It is Being Researched http://bit.ly/2V2qGFA Selfies: The most annoying trend of the modern era but also, allegedly, one of its deadliest. Of course, that won’t come as a shock to anyone that has read this blog over the past year. 
Image via Kaique Rocha from Pexels.com. Not only are deaths by selfie a very real thing, but also they seem to be increasing in number. Now research only confirms what we all knew only anecdotally before. FStoppers reports that the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care found that there were no less than 250 deaths by selfie reported between October 2011 and November 2017 with the average victim being 23 years of age. Writer Kathryn Miles has focused on the particular case of Instagrammer Gigi Wu who made a name for herself posing on cliffs’ edges in a bikini. She died after falling and succumbing to her injuries before rescuers could get to her. FStoppers’ Andrew Richardson writes, “Miles uses the example of Wu and several other notable selfie-related deaths that have occurred recently to try to determine whether there is a difference between the sort of epic landscape photos we are used to seeing of these great natural mountains and heights and the selfie-centric images that have surged in popularity with the advent of social media.” One of the experts that Miles consulted was Sarah Diefenbach, author of the 2017 article, “The Selfie Paradox,” published by the Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich. Diefenbach examines the selfie as a phenomenon enabled by a relatively new and ubiquitous technology that plays on our innate desires to present ourselves in the best light possible. As Richardson ask at the end of his article, however, the question becomes “How much is too much?” When you’re risking your life to take a picture, you might be going a little too far…selfie or not. How this trend will be combated in the future remains anyone’s guess but it will be interesting to see what scientific and psychological literature comes out about this. Photography News via Light Stalking http://bit.ly/2kwTW5i April 27, 2019 at 09:29PM
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You Can’t Just Take a Photo from Google Search and then Cry “Fair Use!” Court Rules http://bit.ly/2IMqcNg What is fair use and what is outright theft? Everyone has their own opinion, but the only one that matters is that of the law, and a ruling in a US Appeals Court says that you can’t just take a photo from the Internet, use it, and claim fair use. 
Image via Rawpixel.com from Pexels.com. For some background, this is a continuation of the saga we brought you last summer 2018 when a federal court in the US state of Virginia ruled that taking a picture from the Internet and slapping it on something was fair use. This appeals court decision reveses that, a ruling that was seen as a huge mistake by most photographers. It all started when photographer Russell Brammer found one of his photos, albeit cropped, on a webpage for the Northern Virginia Film Festival. One thing led to another and Brammer then sued festival organizer Violent Hues Productions for violating his copyright to which the company replied that its use of the photo was fair use. Eastern District of Virginia Judge Claude M. Hilton said that the case was one of fair use “because he determined the use was transformative, non-commercial, in good faith, factual (rather than creative), of a previously published work, only a crop, and harmless to Brammer’s potential market.” Circuit Judge Diana Gribbon Motz wrote the opinion overturning Hilton, writing: “After examining the four [fair use] factors, we conclude that none weighs in favor of Violent Hues,…Considering these factors together, it is clear that the copying here fails the ‘ultimate test’ of fair use: Violent Hues’ online display of Brammer’s Photo does not serve the interest of copyright law. …We reach our conclusion with the recognition that the Internet has made copying as easy as a few clicks of a button and that much of this copying serves copyright’s objectives. Many social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are specifically designed for the participatory ‘sharing’ — or copying — of content. We express no opinion as to whether such sharing constitutes fair use. We note, however, that Violent Hues’ use is not of this kind. …Violent Hues did not comment on the Photo, promote the Photo, ‘remix’ the Photo, or otherwise engage with the Photo in a way that might stimulate new insights. What Violent Hues did was publish a tourism guide for a commercial event and include the Photo to make the end product more visually interesting. Such a use would not constitute fair use when done in print, and it does not constitute fair use on the Internet.” Speaking on the ruling, NPPA General Counsel Mickey H. Osterreicher said, “We are very pleased to see this decision overturning one of the most egregious fair use rulings that many of us who defend copyright can remember…We hope that this will be seen as a clear message that it is much better and far cheaper to seek permission and license images than it is to steal them.” Photography News via Light Stalking http://bit.ly/2kwTW5i April 27, 2019 at 08:55PM
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The post Your Photographic Legacy: Realizing Your Power as a Photo Maker appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Adam Welch. I’ve struggled with how to approach the topic at hand and I remain unsure even as I type. How can I begin to talk about such far echoing ideas? I already know that you and I share a common thread: photography.
I’ll further assume that if you’re reading this, you are a person who makes photographs regularly. Perhaps that’s the perfect way to start; by knowing that you’re a camera person, just like me. Being that we’re the same, I hope you understand the scope of what it means to “be a photographer” in an age when cameras are everywhere. Do you understand the power you hold in your hands? It’s the magnitude of this power that we will discuss. With any luck, these simple truths about our craft will be nothing new. If anything, hopefully, these ideas will be a gentle reminder of the role you play in the photographic legacy. On the other hand, if you have forgotten these facts or if you’ve never thought about them before, today is an especially important day for you. Respect for the work…respect for yourselfIt’s oddly paradoxical that photography can be so incredibly personal yet at the same time so impersonal. This is especially true of digital photography when often times the work we produce remains essentially intangible and often untouchable. Where other creators physically intersect with their craft by either drawing, painting, sculpting or carving, we stand alone in a shared uniqueness. We use a machine to bring our expressions to life. We cannot touch what we capture with any sense of immediacy, and yet photography has become one of the most effective methods for bridging what we see with what we feel.
As photographers, we must grasp the sheer weirdness and complexity of what we do at a basic level. Our work is part science, part soul, part philosophy and as such should be respected for the beautiful oddball of the visual arts that it truly is. Furthermore, you should have immense respect for yourself and your fellow practitioners of photography. Not through any sense of superiority but rather a feeling of camaraderie. We compete on occasion, sure. We envy or criticize each other at times. With the internet being the internet, it’s quite easy to pick apart the work of others instead of building it up. We’re only human. Still, the fact remains that we will advance more by positive attitudes and tasteful critique than through thoughtless criticism and negativity. I can assure you that we’re all in this madness together. Photography is the servant of historyImagine for a minute a couple of historic images in your mind. Ali standing over Frazier. That child running from a napalm strike in Vietnam. The aftermath at Kent State. A lone man staring down a tank in Beijing. Einstein sticking his tongue out for the camera. All these moments, for better or worse, are solidified in history through photographs. Photography carries monumental weight for bringing awareness to the beauty and horrors present in the human condition. Arguably, photography is the greatest asset for documenting history that the world has ever known.
Every photograph is made by a man or woman who was present at the exact moment these events took place. For better or worse, the presence of a camera has been the catalyst for social, political and environmental change for nearly two centuries. Where would we be without the photographs which move us to action and change the way we think about the world? Photographers can strike fire anywhere with a single photograph. Possessing the ability to potentially impact the entire course of civilization by what we do should fill us with a measure of pride, wonderment and ultimately a sense of apprehension. Think about that the next time you go out with your camera. You can make a difference through your photography at any time and in any place. You represent every photographerIf you bear with me, I find it’s necessary to share a quick story about a woodworker friend of mine; a story, which as it turns out, became the reason for me penning this article. A few weeks ago I witnessed a rather nasty situation play out on social media between my friend and another woodworker. Without injecting my own opinion, it was obvious that the attitude shown towards my friend was met with universal disapproval by most of the commenters. I was fascinated (and comforted) by the fact that what seemed to trouble people the most was the blatant disrespect which was being exhibited by one craftsperson to another. My mind immediately jumped to the manner we as photographers conduct ourselves, both on and offline, and how that conduct impacts the public perception of photographers.
As cameras become more and more available to the masses, it’s important to comprehend that we are all practitioners of an art form that dates back to the early 19th century. That’s quite the legacy. What I mean by this is that the way we interact with our subjects and our environment while we practice our craft can be just as important as the photographs we produce. I have witnessed photographers moving “flying stones” at Racetrack Playa in Death Valley just so their shots couldn’t be replicated. On countless occasions, I’ve watched as cars back up behind a person who parked in the highway to make photos bears. Perhaps most alarming of all, I have observed shockingly pretentious attitudes exhibited by professional photographers upon those deemed “beneath” their perceived level of skill.
Be courteous and respectful to others, especially fellow photographers. Always be willing to pass on what knowledge you have about the craft. Keep in mind that we are stewards of our art and tend its flame for many generations of photo makers to come. Never fall victim to the kind of indifferent behavior that would belittle the legacy of photography. Final thoughts….So, what’s the endgame here? The keyword is “realization.” Realize that the role photography plays in the world cannot be overstated, and your part in that story is just as important. The way we approach photography is very much a reflection of how we approach life and each share similar outcomes. Be mindful that you always remember the impact of the photos you make and how far the manner by which you make those photos truly reaches. Photographs carry a unique duality which occupies a cloudy space among other art forms. Our cameras have the power to make, record and even change history, but without you, a camera is just a camera. Remember the power you have as a photographer and wield it accordingly.
The post Your Photographic Legacy: Realizing Your Power as a Photo Maker appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Adam Welch. Photography via Digital Photography School http://bit.ly/29wB9CX April 27, 2019 at 02:18PM
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“Talking ‘Shop” is a New Podcast All About Photoshop http://bit.ly/2Vtd2em
If you’re a photographer who’s always on the lookout for new podcasts to subscribe to, Talking ‘Shop is a new one that just launched in the photo niche. It’s a weekly podcast all about Adobe Photoshop, hosted by prominent Photoshop educator Dave Cross. Cross has made his living for over 25 years teaching by Photoshop and related programs, and he’s an Adobe Certified Instructor and Certified Technical Trainer who even wrote the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) recertification exam for Photoshop CC. The idea of an audio-only show for the very visual Photoshop may seem strange at first, but Cross isn’t planning to record tutorials and step-by-step instruction. Instead, he’ll be feature news, tips, listener questions, and other subjects that are much easier to listen to during a commute. “Learn new approaches to working in Photoshop, how to work more efficiently, and how to get your creative juices flowing,” the podcast’s description says. “Every week Photoshop Educator Dave Cross will be talking (both solo and with guests) about important topics such as Troubleshooting tips, Best Practices, What’s Next for Photoshop and much more.” “[T]here will be a weekly tip and he’ll answer listener questions. The goal is to provide useful and interesting information that will help listeners in their journey to learn Photoshop.” If you’d like to jump right in, you can start listening to the episodes that have already been released right here: You can also subscribe to Talking ‘Shop through Apple, Google, and several other podcast apps and services. Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com April 27, 2019 at 12:55PM
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Photographers, Beware Mindset and Success Coaches http://bit.ly/2GNruW7
It’s an ongoing joke with my friends and I that I am really not a fan on the current marketing messaging that the “universe has my back” and that the success of my business is down to my “mindset”. Annoyingly, now that I’ve mentioned the “universe” on my Facebook page, it seems I cannot escape it and am inundated with advertising from mindset mentors, success coaches, and photography success mentors. My Facebook feed is constantly filled with videos explaining how a positive mindset will “guarantee me a 6-figure income” if I just sign up to their program. Last week was probably one of my favorite posts ever, in which (I kid you not!) a video suggested opening a bank account (check!) and then the universe knows I am ready for more money to show up! It turns out I am still waiting….. So, I have decided its time for me to stand up and officially say that the universe has nothing to do with the success of my photography business. I want to cut through some of the preconceptions and be clear that this is a marketing strategy targeted at professional and aspiring photographers, and the end goal is that you invest your hard-earned money into their program. So Why is This Kind of Marketing Gaining So Much Traction?In today’s instant, get-rich-quick world, promises of being told the “secret to becoming rich” seems very enticing! I have two kids approaching their teenage years and I can tell you how much I can see this in their life goals already (they want to be YouTubers and spend days opening boxes of slime). Stories of how people who have come from major debt, had incredibly hard times in their lives, and turned it around with these mindset programs seem compelling. Some photographers are investing thousands into these schemes without proper research into what they are actually getting for their money. What I want to explain is that this is a marketing strategy (in fact, one that I studied in my Marketing & Business degree). The intention is to: Step 1: Connect with you by tapping into your need and wants and in the worst case tapping into your insecurities. How often have you seen questions like the ones below? “Are you sick and tired of struggling to find photography clients?” “Are you fed up of being negotiated down on price and working with people who don’t respect you, or value your work?” Step 2: The second tier of the marketing strategy is then to present themselves as a success with beautiful branding pictures of themselves on planes, working from home in a stunning open plan kitchen or in front of a swimming pool (which they probably hired for the shoot) This cements the thinking that you are not as successful as them and need their help to live a life as wonderful as theirs leading you to purchase their product or scheme.
But Aren’t They Right? Running a Photography Business is Tough!Yes! A lot of photographers are finding it incredibly challenging to sustain a photography business. There is a constant influx of new photographers to the market but this is just like any other industry – so no complaining please as it’s not just our industry. Running any business can take years to build your skills, save up for all the equipment you need, understand your brand and gain a loyal group of clients. It is also no coincidence that photography training is growing at its fastest rate in recent years and this is because it’s so hard to find a constant flow of clients to guarantee the target income you need to reach. Many trainers come to the market because they have months throughout the year where they have less business and are looking to plug those financial gaps. I have no shame in saying I do exactly this as my background in Business & Marketing (a degree and 15 years practical brand management experience) plus 10 years experience of running a photography business makes me believe I can add real value.
Am I Saying All Mindset and Success Coaches Are Bad?No! This article is not a takedown — it’s not intended to bad mouth these coaches but is instead intended to help educate. I want to give you some tools so you know how to separate the good from the bad. Before you commit to ANY training, I want you to gain as much information about the program before you buy into it. Questions to ask include:
Having a positive mindset is certainly a good attribute when it comes to running your own business and I have always been a half glass full kind of girl. I also really do believe in karma and that if you put good out into the world it does come back. The issue is that this is being used out of context to sell products to people — a positive mindset is no use without clear objectives and a plan to back it up. How I’ve Built My Photography BusinessAs I have spent the first half of this blog expressing what I think photographers shouldn’t do, I thought I should also add some balance and spend some time sharing what I have done that has helped to grow my business. I am just about to come into my 10th year and run my 100th workshop — major milestones for me — and I wanted to highlight what I consider to be the major projects which have been the pillars of my success.
About the author: Nina Mace is coming into her 10th year running a UK family photography business. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author. Before she became a professional photographer, Mace was a brand and marketing manager for 15 years. She was awarded Children, family & lifestyle photographer of the year by the Guild of professional photographers and was also voted professional trainer of the year by SWPP members in 2017. She offers group and 1-2-1 training for photographers of all levels and not once does she ask the universe to help – sadly, its all hard graft and practice. You can find more of Mace’s work on her website and Facebook. This article was also published here. Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com April 27, 2019 at 12:28PM
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Nikon's 'Capture the Savings' event offers instant savings on cameras, kits and lenses http://bit.ly/2V08X1z
Nikon has announced its seasonal 'Capture the Savings' sales event and with it comes a number of impressive instant savings across its mirrorless, DSLR and Coolpix cameras, as well as Nikkor lenses. The event, which starts Sunday, April 28, is limited to products sold in the United States by Nikon Authorized Dealers, including but not limited to Adorama and B&H. If multiple products are required for the instant savings, Nikon notes that the items must be bought at the same time and appear on the same receipt for the savings to apply.
The full list of deals can be found on Nikon USA's website, but we've rounded up a few of our favorites below, with the links to the products on Adorama and B&H: CoolpixCoolpix P900 Camera (Adorama, B&H) — $100 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1st, 2019) Coolpix W300 Camera (Adorama, B&H) — $90 Instant Savings (May 12, 2019 through May 18, 2019) DSLRsNikon D850 Body Only (Adorama, B&H) — $300 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) Nikon D750 Body Only (Adorama, B&H) — $400 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) Nikon D750 24-120 VR Kit (Adorama, B&H) — $1,000 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) Nikon D7500 Body Only (Adorama, B&H) — $200 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) Nikon D7500 16-80 VR Kit (Adorama, B&H) — $670 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) Nikon Z-seriesNikon Z6 Body Only (Adorama, B&H) — $200 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) Nikon Z6 24-70 Kit (Adorama, B&H) — $200 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) Nikon Z6 Filmmaker's Kit (Adorama, B&H) — $200 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) Nikon Z7 Body Only (Adorama, B&H) — $600 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) Nikon Z7 24-70 Kit (Adorama, B&H) — $600 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) Nikkor Lenses24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR (Adorama, B&H) — $500 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR (Adorama, B&H) — $650 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) 105mm f/1.4E ED (Adorama, B&H) — $300 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) 85mm f/1.4G (Adorama, B&H) — $150 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) 58mm f/1.4G (Adorama, B&H) — $150 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) 35mm f/1.4G (Adorama, B&H) — $150 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) 28mm f/1.4E ED (Adorama, B&H) — $200 Instant Savings (April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019) The various prices are determined by the Authorized Nikon Dealers at the time of sale. Nikon also notes that all prices and specifications of these deals are subject to change without notice, and Nikon is not responsible for printing or typographical errors with pricing information. Photography News via Dpreview http://bit.ly/i0r8o5 April 27, 2019 at 12:15PM
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Yashica Unveils Three 35mm Cameras and Two New Films http://bit.ly/2ZIypau
Yashica’s Y35 digiFilm camera drummed up a great deal of excitement on Kickstarter but was universally panned by reviewers and early adopters when it finally launched in 2018. Apparently unfazed, Yashica just returned to Kickstarter with plans to launch three new film cameras and two new films. The project is called “Absolute,” and it’ll be rolled out in three “episodes” for the three cameras.
The first episode is called Premiere, and it’ll feature the Yashica MF-1, a simple “Snapshot Art Camera.”
“MF-1 is our reminder to people of the fun and the lessons taught to us by film photography,” Yashica says. “It is an art of precision, patience, and mystery that requires meticulousness, experimentation, and bravery. MF-1 is […] suitable for novice photographers transitioning from the world of digital to that of film photography. For a great film photo, it requires a quality film and camera (a decent photographer as well).”
The MF-1 is an ultra-simple compact 35mm camera with a shutter speed of 1/120s, an aperture of f/11, and a focus range of 1m to infinity. The camera has a built-in flash that can fire about 120 flashes with a single AA battery. The flash itself is rated to have a lifetime of about 3,000 flashes. Here are some sample photos captured with a Yashica MF-1 (on Yashica 400 film, which is covered below):
Being launched alongside the MF-1 is Yashica 400, a new 35mm negative film that the company started teasing this month.
As part of this launch, Yashica is also promising a limited edition Yashica Golden 80s film made exclusively for the company’s 70th anniversary. The ISO 400, 24-exposure film features strong grain and high saturation.
The second episode (set for around August 2019) is Novella, and it’ll be the relaunch of the Yashica MF-2 Compact Automatic Camera from 1980.
Finally, the third episode called Prestige is scheduled to land around December 2019, and it’ll involve the rebirth of the YASHICA-44 twin-lens reflex camera from 1958. This time around, the new Yashica 44 will shoot 35mm film.
Yashica says that the Yashica MF-1 is already ready for launch, but the company needs a minimum number of orders in order for it to go into production. Thus the company is turning to Kickstarter to essentially raise pre-orders for getting the ball rolling. A pledge of about $22 and up will get you 4 rolls of Yashica 400 film, and a pledge of about $24 and up will get you one of the first Yashica MF-1 cameras (with a roll of Yashica 400 thrown in). Head on over to the Kickstarter page if you’d like to learn more. Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com April 27, 2019 at 12:01PM |
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